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Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90
years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support,
services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national
programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work
to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live
their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

In Dundee SAMH provides therapeutic gardening opportunities.

The Peer Support Worker will use their own lived experience of mental health issues to support service users in a
recovery focussed way. Using formalised peer support models the Peer Support Worker will enhance the support
provided to the individual. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude
together with adaptability and enthusiasm. Personal lived experience of mental ill-health is essential.

A PVG check is required for this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required
to provide proof of qualifications declared on the application form

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90
years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support,
services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national
programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work
to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live
their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

DBI is a two tiered response; a Level 1 response from frontline partnership agencies (A&E, Primary Care, Police
Scotland & Scottish Ambulance Service) and a Level 2 supportive interventions delivered by SAMH. DBI level 2
will be provided by trained staff within SAMH who would contact the person within 24-hours of referral and
provide compassionate community problem solving support, wellness and distress management planning, supported
connections and signposting for a period of up to 14 days to individuals aged 16 and over.

Due to the expansion of the service we are looking for a part time DBI Practitioner in our Borders Service. This is a
challenging and exciting opportunity to make a difference to peoples’ lives and support them to achieve their
identified outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together
with adaptability and enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is
desirable.

As the position will involve a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekends you will be flexible in the
hours and shifts you are available to work. The office is based in Galashiels and the post will include travel
across the Scottish Borders area, access to your own transport essential.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties . A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90
years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support,
services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national
programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work
to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live
their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

SAMH provide community based outreach services which are recovery focused in Moray.

As a keyworker we expect you to establish positive relationships and offer practical and emotional support to the
people who use our services and have severe and enduring mental health problems. The successful candidates will
be able to demonstrate a mature and caring attitude and possess excellent listening and communication skills.
You should also have experience of working in the field of mental health or social care. SVQ Level III in care
or equivalent is highly desirable. Whatever your background, a flexible caring approach combined with good
practical skills will be essential. You should be flexible in the hours you can work and may include some
evenings and weekends pro rata. A full driving licence and access to own transport is preferable.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this posts, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form.

SAMH’s MyLife Dynamic service supports people with mental health problems and Autism on their recovery journey, based
on fundamental principles of empowerment, resilience and hope.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90
years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support,
services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national
programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work
to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live
their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

We are seeking outstanding people to continue developing and delivering these services across Aberdeenshire.

Your strong administration and IT skills will enable our services to deliver efficient and effective support to
people across Aberdeenshire. You will be the first point of contact for people contacting our services and your
welcoming and knowledgeable responses will be representative of the standards people can expect from SAMH. Your
experience in updating website content and social media will help keep people updated and informed about events,
information and support in their local communities.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form. A car driver and owner is essential for this post.

Motherwell – although travel throughout North Lanarkshire will be required.

Closing
8th July 2019

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH’s Peer Support Service introduces an approach to working with people living in North Lanarkshire experiencing
and recovering from mental health issues; focusing on individuals’ recovery through self-management and
accessing naturally occurring resources in their communities.

The central aspect of the Peer Support Workers’ role will be developing effective and mutually empowering
relationships with veterans.. The relationship which will be negotiated by both parties will have a clearly
stated focus and reason. Peer Support Workers will share their personal experiences in an intentional and
professional way to empower veterans, instil confidence, trust and hope. Facilitated Group Work will also form a
central aspect of the Peer Support Service. You will have responsibility for providing the first point of
contact for practical support, advice and guidance to V1P service users across the full range of social,
educational and welfare services. Interest is encouraged from applicants who have served in the Armed
Forces/veteran experience. More information about V1P can be found at veteransfirstpoint.org.uk. As
this post will involve travel across various locations access to your own transport is desirable.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH require a number of people to join our bank relief pool in the Inverclyde area. You should be approachable,
supportive and flexible with the ability to establish positive therapeutic relationships. You will demonstrate
this by encouraging people who use our services to participate in activities for daily living, and provide them
with the practical and emotional support required to achieve this. This a challenging but rewarding role, where
you can make a real difference to people in your local community.

Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health issues is desirable, as is an SVQ care qualification
or equivalent.

A variety of working hours will be available Monday to Sunday, between 9am and 5pm including working pattern of
4.30pm to 9.30pm.

See Me is Scotland’s programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination. We work alongside people who have
experienced mental health problems to influence change in communities, schools, workplaces and in health and
social care. Our aim is to change minds, policy and practice to enable people to get the help they need when
they’re struggling with their mental health.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to be part of this change. We’re looking for a Business Support &
Quality Officer to join our team. This role will be central to ensuring that See Me continues to be supported by
effective systems, processes and procedures delivered to quality standards. The role will also ensure support to
deliver programme wide continuous improvement.

This is a rewarding role in an ambitious organisation with a national profile. Bringing a naturally engaging style,
you will work alongside colleagues across See Me, supporting them to deliver an impactful & sustainable
programme. Comfortable with using and improving systems and processes that deliver organisational quality, you
will have experience in office management, finance systems, and customer relationship management.

As an exceptional administrator with good attention to detail, you will be adept at balancing a methodical but
flexible approach to deliver a varied portfolio of work; from managing our Administration & Events Assistant
in the delivery of local & national events, to supporting our Assistant Director in the development and
delivery of systems and processes that support a growing and diverse programme.

As an organisation we pride ourselves on being inclusive and sensitive to those we work with, while being
challenging, passionate and determined when it comes to change. If you think this fits with your values, then
we’d love to hear from you.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is currently looking to recruit Support Workers across our North Lanarkshire Support Service . As a key worker
we expect you to establish positive relationships and offer practical and emotional support to the people who
use our services and have severe and enduring mental health problems.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a mature and caring attitude and possess excellent listening
and communication skills. You should already have extensive experience of working in the field of mental health
or social care, and must be able to demonstrate a high degree of skill in report writing, assessing client need
and developing professional support plans. SVQ Level II in care or equivalent is highly desirable.

These posts will involve flexible working across the North Lanarkshire Area and our offices are based in Airdrie and
Motherwell. A variety of shift patterns including day shifts, backshifts and weekends, you will be flexible in
the hours and shifts you are available to work. Access to own transport is essential.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH provide community based residential and outreach services which are recovery focused in Moray.

As a keyworker we expect you to establish positive relationships and offer practical and emotional support to the
people who use our services and have severe and enduring mental health problems. The successful candidates will
be able to demonstrate a mature and caring attitude and possess excellent listening and communication skills.
You should also have experience of working in the field of mental health or social care. SVQ Level III in care
or equivalent is highly desirable. Whatever your background, a flexible caring approach combined with good
practical skills will be essential. You should be flexible in the hours you are available to work, which
includes weekends, late evenings and nights. A full driving licence and access to own transport is
preferable.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this posts, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, in over 60 communities we work with
adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and
further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme,
suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social
change.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trusts and Foundations Executive to join SAMH. Help us to maximise income
from trusts and foundations, while cultivating and maintaining relationships with current and potential funders.
You will work within the wider Fundraising Team and with colleagues in Delivery and Development and
Finance.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate experience of managing a portfolio of trusts and foundations,
experience of producing proposals, have excellent written and verbal communications skills, and have strong
planning and time management skills.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH provides supported accommodation services in Fife. The services is run across two sites in Fife (Glenrothes and
Kirkcaldy), and is registered as Care at Home with Housing support.

Practitioners provide direct support to individuals in homes and communities to improve their mental health and
wellbeing. Support is focused on enabling people to build on their existing skills or develop new skills,
increase their self-esteem and confidence, which in turn will encourage involvement and promote independence.
This is achieved by using interpersonal and motivational skills to help an individual explore options, the
possible outcomes/consequences and make an informed choice based on this.

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and
enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is desirable as is
experience working with people who have had long term hospital admissions.

As the posts will involve a variety of shift patterns including evening and weekends and may also include sleepovers
and on-calls you will be flexible in the hours and shifts you are available to work.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

As SAMH embark on this exciting pathway, we are seeking outstanding people to deliver this service across
Aberdeenshire. To successfully embed the 6 elements of our new peripatetic service, SAMH are seeking flexible,
enthusiastic people to work with individuals, groups and volunteers within local communities across
Aberdeenshire.

As a key member of the Listening Project service in Aberdeenshire you will recruit, train, develop and support a team
of Listening Project volunteers to deliver a confidential listening service.

As an experienced counsellor in time limited, confidential counselling you will ensure that we utilise solutions
focussed counselling to directly support people accessing the service with complex needs. Although this role
will be working across the whole of Aberdeenshire, the post holder’s main focus of work will be concentrated
within the north of the area. Ability to work evenings and weekends in a requirement of this post.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form. A car driver and owner is essential for this post.

From January 2017, SAMH have introduced a new suite of services throughout the whole of Aberdeenshire to support
people with mental health problems and those with Autism on their recovery journey. These new and exciting
services look and feel very different to the traditional models of support and will be based on fundamental
principles of empowerment, resilience and hope.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

We are seeking outstanding people to develop and deliver these services across Aberdeenshire. To successfully embed
the 6 elements of our new peripatetic service, SAMH are seeking flexible, enthusiastic people to work with
individuals, groups and volunteers within local communities across Aberdeenshire.

As a flexible and skilled communicator you will deliver meaningful support to people accessing our services. Whether
working with individuals or with groups you will support people to strengthen their existing skills and identify
and build new skills. Utilising coaching approaches you will help people build momentum in self-management and
personal resilience. Although this role will be working across the whole of Aberdeenshire, the post holder’s
main focus of work will be concentrated within the north of the area.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respect me, suicide
prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

DBI is a two tiered response; a Level 1 response from frontline partnership agencies (A&E, Primary Care, Police
Scotland & Scottish Ambulance Service) and a Level 2 supportive interventions delivered by SAMH. DBI level 2
will be provided by trained staff within SAMH who would contact the person within 24-hours of referral and
provide compassionate community problem solving support, wellness and distress management planning, supported
connections and signposting for a period of up to 14 days to individuals aged 16 and over.

Due to the expansion of the service we are looking for a part time DBI Practitioner in our Borders Service. This is a
challenging and exciting opportunity to make a difference to peoples’ lives and support them to achieve their
identified outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together
with adaptability and enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is
desirable.

As the position will involve a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekends
you will be flexible in the hours and shifts you are available to work. The office is based in Galashiels and
the post will include travel across the Scottish Borders area, access to your own transport essential.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties . A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

We have vacancies for support worker 2’s in Edinburgh. As a key worker we expect you to establish positive
relationships and offer practical and emotional support to the people who use our services and have severe and
enduring mental health problems. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a mature and caring
attitude and possess excellent listening and communication skills. You should already have extensive experience
of working in the field of mental health or social care, and must be able to demonstrate a high degree of skill
in report writing, assessing client need and developing professional support plans. SVQ Level II in care or
equivalent is highly desirable. Whatever your background, a flexible caring approach combined with good
practical skills will be essential. You should be flexible in the hours you are available to work, which
includes weekends, and evenings.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change

SAMH has a well established reputation for delivering excellent support to people with mental health problems
throughout Dundee. As part of our continued growth in the city, we are working within a new purpose built
specialist supported accommodation project in the heart of the city. We are seeking outstanding and motivated
people to deliver the service and provide support to people with enduring mental illnesses and complex needs to
regain their independence and improve their self-resilience and self-management skills.

Practitioners provide direct support to individuals in the accommodation to improve their mental health and
wellbeing. Support is focused on enabling people to build on their existing skills or develop new skills,
increase their self-esteem and confidence, which in turn will encourage involvement and promote independence.
This is achieved by using interpersonal and motivational skills to help an individual explore options, the
possible outcomes/consequences and make an informed choice based on this.

You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a mature attitude together with adaptability and
enthusiasm. Knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health problems is desirable as is
experience working with people who have had long term hospital admissions.

As this post will involve a variety of shift patterns including evening, weekends, waking night shift and on-calls.
You will be flexible in the hours and shifts you are available to work.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change

SAMH has a well established reputation for delivering excellent support to people with mental health problems
throughout Dundee. As part of our continued growth in the city, we are working within a new purpose built
specialist supported accommodation project in the heart of the city. We are seeking outstanding and motivated
people to deliver the service and provide support to people with enduring mental illnesses and complex needs to
regain their independence and improve their self-resilience and self-management skills.

The Senior Practitioner will play an important part in establishing ongoing relationships between staff and service
users.

The Senior practitioner will :

provide direction and guidance to a team of Practitioners supporting individuals in
the accommodation to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Work with service users to define their
own action plans and coordinate, evaluate and review this support

provide practice supervision and
mentorship to Practitioner staff within the team.

be responsible for the
Co-ordination, assessments, monitoring and review for individuals using the service,

act as the key contact and develop positive relationships with individuals, families, multi-agency
teams and communities.

As the post will involve a variety of shift patterns including evening, weekends, waking night shift and on-calls.
You will be flexible in the hours and shifts you are available to work.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a SVQ3 in Health and Social Care or
equivalent.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

An opportunity has arisen for support worker 2 role in our Dundee service. We expect our support workers to establish
positive relationships with service users and offer practical and emotional support. The successful candidates
will be able to demonstrate a mature and caring attitude and possess excellent listening and communication
skills. They will also have experience of working in the field of mental health or social care and will be
qualified to SVQ Level III in care or equivalent or the willingness to undertake this. Whatever your background,
a flexible caring approach combined with good practical skills will be essential. You should be flexible in the
hours you are available to work.

The post will involve travel across various locations so a full driving licence and access to your own transport is
required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is looking for people to join our established team providing individual support to adults with a variety of
complex needs/support with mental health and addiction issues including ARBD (Alcohol Related Brain Damage)

As a Support Worker with SAMH your duties will include providing direct emotional and practical support, advice and
encouragement in all areas of everyday living to promote and enable independence. A commitment to person centred
approaches and for the individuals that use the service achieve their personal outcomes

This role can be challenging and rewarding at the same time and you will need good communication skills but also
patience, resilience, self awareness and compassion. The ideal Support Worker will enjoy working with people; be
enthusiastic, passionate and flexible in their approach which will allow services to be delivered around the
unique preferences, strengths and needs of individuals.

You will be part of a team but will also be expected to work independently.

Knowledge and experience in supporting people with complex needs is desirable but not essential as there is a range
of learning and development tools provided within the role.

The posts advertised will be part of a rolling rota at the service which involves a variety of shift patterns, early
shifts, evening shifts, weekend shifts also be part of the on-calls rota for the service.

In this exciting new role you will support local people to connect with their community and overcome life’s
challenges. Link Practitioners are based in GP practices across Aberdeen City. We work with local communities
and colleagues both within and beyond the practice to support people to live better and have healthier
lives.

Aberdeen Links aims to reduce pressures on mainstream primary and community care services by meeting a need for
joined up support across the Health and Social Care Partnership.

As a Link Practitioner embedded in the community, local GP practices and the Aberdeen City Health & Social Care
Partnership locality you will :

· support people with issues they are experiencing, to identify and manage issues and barriers that affect their
ability to live well and help them to talk about what really matters to them,

· offer non-clinical support to people, enabling them to set their own personal goals, and with your knowledge of
what is happening in the local area, and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships help people
access all their local community has to offer.

· improve people’s health, wellbeing and personal resilience by supporting them to link more closely with
opportunities in their community.

We are looking for talented and highly experienced people who are passionate about a person centred approach to
supporting people to make meaningful and lasting improvements to their health and wellbeing.

You will be experienced in working with adults with a wide range of additional support needs, with exceptional
communication skills and be able to effectively manage your own case load. You’ll also need to be flexible in
responding to the demands of the service and ensure at all times that your practice and work is of the highest
quality.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form. We are happy to talk about flexible working for this post.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

In partnership with Fife HSCP SAMH have the opportunity to pilot a one year project. The work within the community
café will be peer led and will have an assets based approach to supporting people who are presenting as
identifying as being in crisis.

SAMH’S peer community café are recruiting to the posts of peer community practitioners. This is an exciting role for
people with a lived experience of mental health issues and own recovery journey.

Peer community practitioners will offer a proactive approach, working with people in communities of diversity and
will have a strong people focussed values base. Peer practitioners are role models of recovery and will have
responsibility for working in a professional manner that values this asset. This is no 9-5 role and therefore we
are looking to employ people who are able to work 2pm-10pm . Opening days will be
Wednesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday and staff will cover these days on a rotational basis.

BR Practitioners will use their own lived experience of mental health issues to support service users in a recovery
focussed way. Using formalised peer support models the Peer Support Practitioner will enhance the support
provided to the individual.

There is an expectation that peer support practitioners will facilitate initial crisis intervention, on going
resiliency, 1:1 sessions as well as group work. Offering support that is tailored to individuals expressed
needs. There is an expectation the peer support team will have a flexible , dynamic approach that ensures all
attendees receive a consistent high quality of support.

BR practitioners will be role modelling recovery within SAMH values and guidelines. The role will include working
professionally with statutory & voluntary partners including 1st responders & out of hours mental health
team as well as fostering /maintaining good working relationship with Linton Lane community centre and the
various partners associated with the centre.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. A PVG check is required for
this post, along with a Right to Work in the UK check. Candidates will also be required to provide proof of
qualifications declared on the application form.

From January 2017, SAMH have introduced a new suite of services throughout the whole of Aberdeenshire to support
people with mental health problems and those with Autism to strengthen their self-resilience. These new and
exciting services look and feel very different to the traditional models of support and are based on fundamental
principles of empowerment, resilience and hope.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. SAMH has represented the voice of people most
affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90 years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support,
services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national
programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work
to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live
their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

We are seeking outstanding people to develop and deliver these services across Aberdeenshire. To successfully embed
the 7 elements of our peripatetic service, SAMH are seeking flexible, enthusiastic people to work with
individuals, groups and volunteers within local communities across Aberdeenshire.

As a flexible and skilled communicator you will deliver meaningful support to people accessing our services. Whether
working with individuals or with groups you will support people to strengthen their existing skills and identify
and build new skills. Utilising coaching approaches you will help people build momentum in self-management and
personal resilience. Although this role will be working across the whole of Aberdeenshire, the post holder’s
main focus of work will be concentrated within the north of the area. Ability to work evenings and weekends in a
requirement of this post.

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, SAMH operates 60 services in communities
across Scotland providing mental health social care support, homelessness, addictions and employment services
among others. These services, together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention
and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

Glasgow Personalisation covers all of Glasgow and its main office is based at 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow; providing
practical and emotional support to adults with mental health problems. People using our service have access to
staff daily, offering support with daily living and social inclusion.

The successful candidates should be able to establish therapeutic relationships with service users who have mental
health issues and offer them emotional and practical support to gain independent living skills. Also, should
have the ability to demonstrate a mature and caring attitude, with excellent listening and communication skills.
Experience of working in the field of mental health or social care is desirable. You must be able to demonstrate
a high degree of skill in report writing, assessing client need and developing professional support plans.

You will help to encourage and support individuals to engage/re-engage with other agencies such as health, education
and employment agencies.

Previous experience of working in a Support Worker role is desirable as is the possession of an SVQ level 2 in
health/Social care or equivalent or the willingness to undertake this.

The project operates, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There is a staff team support workers and two team leader and
one on-site service manager. Staff are also required as part of work force flexibility to provide support to
other services within the Greater Glasgow area as and when required.

SAMH has represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for more than 90
years.

Today, in over 60 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support,
services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national
programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work
to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live
their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

The Campaigns and Communications team supports this work through creating and delivering clear, inspiring and
sometimes challenging messages about support for people with mental health problems in Scotland. We do this
across digital, internal and traditional platforms, which we also use to deliver information on ways we can all
look after our mental health.

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, you will take a leading role in the development, testing
and implementation of SAMH communications to raise public awareness of mental health, drive engagement and
target relevant audiences. You’ll work closely with your colleagues in the team and across the charity, using a
data-driven approach to ensure SAMH’s communications are appropriately shaped and targeted.

You will work with journalists, media outlets and influencers to communicate and build support for SAMH’s work.
You’ll develop and create cross-channel content, help colleagues to communicate key messages consistently and
support effective internal communications with our 500+ staff.

About you

You are an excellent writer, who can simplify complex issues and create clear, punchy messages. You have an
impressive contact book and have relationships with Scotland’s key journalists, editors and influencers. Your
digital skills are on point and you love learning from data: Google Analytics, AdWords and SEO principles are
second nature to you. You’re creative, have a strong track record and are a great colleague who can react fast
when situations change.

Benefits

Staff wellbeing is a priority at SAMH. As well as promoting a healthy work-life balance, we offer the following: